Happy Holidays!

On December 25, 2008, in Uncategorized, by Jerry Sisk

All of us at Comp Wonk would like to wish all of our readers a Happy and safe Holiday season! We hope you continue to stay with us through the new year as we keep you informed on all issues pertaining to Minnesota workers’ compensation.

 

Advise your doctor of your job duties

On December 24, 2008, in Getting the System, Getting Treatment, by Jerry Sisk

If you think that your work activities have contributed or caused you to sustain a work injury (i.e. repetitive injury, overuse injury, Gillette injury), it is important that you describe to your doctor what your job duties involve. Your treating physician is there to provide care and often times will not ask or inquire as [...]

Link roundup

On December 24, 2008, in Uncategorized, by Jerry Sisk

Limits sought on illegal workers’ right to comp | Bussiness Insurance Illegal immigrant wins comp cover | Business Insurance New analysis of workers comp laws and illegal workers | Working Immigrants 14% of Mexicans work in the U.S. | Working Immigrants

Factors involved in repetitive work injuries

On December 22, 2008, in Getting Back to Work, Getting the System, by Jerry Sisk

As I have discussed on previous posts, repetitive or Gillette type injuries can be caused from a variety of work factors.  These types of injuries can develop within a matter of minutes or within a matter of years.  The courts have not set a rule as to the duration of time it takes to develop [...]


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